Dr. Carol Gandolfo, AZ Psychologist PSY-005279, CA Psychologist 16933

Dr. Carol Gandolfo is an Arizona psychologist with two decades of clinical experience. She is licensed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005279 and CA Psychologist 16933 and has worked across settings that include shelters, counseling centers, and state hospitals. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and addictions.

She began her career in California and took on a wide range of cases to build practical skills. Early placements included a homeless shelter, a counseling center, and a developmental disabilities state hospital. Those roles exposed her to substance abuse, domestic violence, and childhood issues.

Dr. Gandolfo later worked in developmental centers addressing autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression. That work included competency training and providing expert testimony for recommitment hearings. It gave her experience with forensic and complex clinical situations.

More recently she has volunteered on a fire department Critical Incident Stress Management team and mentored women exiting prison. She has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, focusing volunteer efforts on trauma and suicidality. These roles inform how she responds to crisis and aftermath of traumatic events.

In sessions she uses straightforward, problem-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She works with people on practical steps - noticing thought patterns, changing behaviors, and setting small goals. The emphasis is on clear strategies that can be practiced between meetings.

Clients can expect a direct, structured approach matched to the presenting concern. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.

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